As you know I've been dispelling the stereotypes that surround the way Southern women dress. But within every stereotype there are elements that can be pulled out, diluted, and modernized.
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When you ask Amanda Valentine about the creative process involved in designing her Valentine Valentine clothing line she becomes animated. Her posture shifts forward, her words come more quickly and emphatically. It's like watching the rush of excitement that comes with new love, only this kind of passion isn't diminished by time.
Trying to keep up with Amanda Valentine is a lot like trying to catch a hummingbird. When she's not working on her couture collections, screening her own T-shirts, or creating iPhone cases, she's styling some of Nashville's finest for print and video.
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This week's outfit post is in keeping with the boot theme I was discussing last week. It's also a clever way to tie into the latest 52-pick-me-up: United Nations.
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I get it. Some of you took my last post to mean that there aren't any cowboy boots left in Nashville, nor should there be. That's not the point I was trying to make.
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I know most fashion blogs are buzzing with news and trends from New York Fashion Week. In fact, I'm sure there a great deal of overkill going on and you might be slightly burned out on the subject. So let's talk about something that still seems to baffle some fashionistas and even some designers; Southern style.
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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be a fashion designer? It's my pleasure to introduce you to someone who has the vision, determination, and inexhaustible energy to be a successful fashion designer; Amanda Valentine.
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What do you do on a hot September morning when the sky is as blue as the ocean and the breeze is still warm? You thumb your nose at the rules of September and wear white; all white.
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